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すいさん 化水素酸
Noun
1. hydrofluoric acid
Wikipedia definition
2. Hydrofluoric acidHydrofluoric acid (HF) is a solution of hydrogen fluoride in water. It is a valued source of fluorine and is the precursor to numerous pharmaceuticals such as fluoxetine and diverse materials such as PTFE (Teflon). Hydrofluoric acid is a highly corrosive acid, capable of dissolving many materials, especially oxides. Its ability to dissolve glass has been known since the 17th century, even before hydrofluoric acid had been prepared in large quantities by Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1771.
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